Matt,
Looking good!
I have a personal preference for exposed brass, but everyone to their own taste.
I think I would be reassembling the mount once all the other parts are restored. Then you can get a better view of whether polished exposed brass is the go.
Unfortunately, my source of scrap brass for various projects does not have a piece big enough for the dimensions you are seeking. So, no luck there for you.
Cheers
Steve.
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